Crete Academy vs The Heights Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 194 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crete Academy
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
284 students
The Heights Charter
Alpine · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
283 students
| Measure | Crete Academy Los Angeles, California | The Heights Charter Alpine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5666 of 5,693 | #1200 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #50126 of 50,301 | #16013 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 284 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 13.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 31.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 52% |
| city | Los Angeles | Alpine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Heights Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 6.0).
- •The Heights Charter does better on math proficiency (52% vs 2.5%).
- •The Heights Charter does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 12%).
- •The Heights Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.4% vs 94.7%).
- •Crete Academy does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 31.4).
- •Crete Academy is the larger school with 284 students compared with 283.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Crete Academy better than The Heights Charter?
On the Success Index (US), The Heights Charter ranks higher (63.2 vs 6.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Crete Academy and The Heights Charter?
About 194 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Alpine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crete Academy: 284. The Heights Charter: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crete Academy and The Heights Charter rank in California?
Crete Academy is 5666th of 5,693 and The Heights Charter is 1200th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).